Illinois State Police
News Release

Mrs. Douglas Balder Issues Statement of Sympathy and Gratitude

Press Release Date:
January 30, 2014

OSWEGO – Overwhelmed by support and well wishes, Mrs. Kim Balder, wife of District 15 Trooper Douglas J. Balder, issued the following statement expressing her sincere gratitude to the men and women of the Illinois State Police, friends, family and the public. She especially wants to send a prayerful message of sympathy and condolence to the family of Vincent Petrella:

“Words cannot express the outpouring of support, care and genuine concern that our family has received for Doug’s recovery. My husband is fighting for his life, and I know that there are few words that can comfort the grief of the Petrella family’s loss. Please know that your family has the sympathy and support from all of us, and may God embrace Vincent’s soul.”